Learn to Grow Horticulture Presentation

Enjoy special tips and presentations on plants and gardening topics.

Date & Time:

Every Friday
2:00pm

Venue:

Tasting Plaza

Schedule

September 12
Autumn Ready: Lawn & Garden Prep 101 with Shades of Green INC.
Getting your lawn and garden ready for winter in the autumn is crucial for ensuring a healthy and vibrant landscape come spring. We’ll guide you on Lawn Care, & Garden Prep from weed control, fertilizing, pruning and bed prep.

September 19
Planning the Fall Vegetable Garden with Matthew Orwat, Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Agent, Texas A&M AgriLige Extension Dallas County
Fall has the potential to be the most bountiful season for North Texas vegetable gardeners. Join us to learn about the many diverse staples of the fall vegetable garden and the proper planting time. We will also discuss frost protection strategies to extend the vegetable season beyond the first frost date.

October 3
Organic Gardening for Wildlife
Join Thomas McDaniel with Texas Parks & Wildlife on how to transform your landscape into a thriving habitat for birds and pollinators using native plants perfectly suited for North Texas.

November 21
Creating a Thanksgiving Centerpiece
Learn to design a garden-style floral arrangement for your Thanksgiving table with Sarah Cave from Lizzie Bee’s Flower Shoppe

December 19
Winter Harvest: A Guide to Growing Fruits and Vegetables in Your North Texas Garden
Join Texas Master Gardener and Master Naturalist Coy LeBron Poitier to learn how to keep your garden productive all season long.
This talk will cover which cold-hardy crops—from leafy greens and root vegetables to certain fruits—thrive in our climate. You’ll receive practical tips on planting schedules, proper soil preparation, and essential frost protection techniques. We’ll also cover the specific care needed for delicate plants, like bringing in potted citrus when temperatures drop. Attendees will receive a comprehensive handbook to help them achieve a bountiful winter harvest, proving that fresh produce isn’t just for spring and summer.